Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

A newly established working group on collections from a colonial context has held its first in-person meeting on Saba, marking an important step toward strengthening Caribbean involvement in decisions regarding cultural artifacts acquired during the colonial period. The working group was created following a decision by the ministers of the …

The Commission Supervision Personal Data Protection BES (CBP BES) has concluded that the Immigration and Naturalization Service Caribbean Netherlands (IND-CN) must take additional measures to better protect citizens’ personal data. Following an investigation into IND-CN’s handling of personal data and its compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law BES (Wbp …

The Law Enforcement Council has identified significant risks in the screening and re-screening of justice personnel, concluding that current practices do not always comply with applicable laws and regulations. In a recently published report, the Council found that while all justice organizations require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for …

Two Arrests After a Brawl  On Monday, the 15th of June, around 12:20 PM, the central control room received a report of a brawl at a restaurant in The Bottom on Saba. Upon arrival of the police, it appeared that a fight had indeed taken place inside the restaurant, leaving …

 Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday June 23rd, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Island Council website and the …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a special Island Council meeting on Thursday June 25th, 2026 at 10:00 am, at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the public meeting on the Saba Island Council website and the …

The island’s Filipino community gathered to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for the Philippines’ freedom, proof that patriotism travels wherever its people go. On the occasion of the 128th Philippine Independence Day, Filipinos living on the island of Saba came together in a celebration as warm …

From Thursday 18 June to Tuesday 23 June, a team from the National Ombudsman will return to St. Eustatius and Saba to hold walk-in sessions. Island residents who are having problems with a government body, such as the Public Entity or the Tax Administration, can discuss their complaints with us. …

On Saturday June 13th, the farewell ceremony for Island Governor Jonathan Johnson was held. Many gathered for a moving ceremony, filled with reflection, tribute and gratitude after his 18 years of faithful, dedicated and impactful service. The evening began with an ecumenical service at Sacred Heart Church in The Bottom. …

The Public Entity wishes to inform the general public that intensified invasive species control measures will be implemented in the period between June 15th and September 30th. While hiking trails will generally remain open, some trails may be closed if necessary for safety reasons. In those cases, the respective trails will …